MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)
3rd high level brake light inoperative
Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency low
under trays fitted obscuring most items
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
3rd high level brake light inoperative
Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency low
under trays fitted obscuring most items
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of tread below legal limit - outer tread close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)
sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills
under shields fitted obscuring most components - unable to fully inspect
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link gaiter (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake cliper bleed nipple area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of tread below legal limit - outer tread close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)
sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills
under shields fitted obscuring most components - unable to fully inspect
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YF57 ECV is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2007 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 110,264 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF57 ECV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YF57 ECV registered?
YF57 ECV is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 22 November 2007.
Is YF57 ECV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YF57 ECV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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